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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.46, 1,071.84 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.46, 1,071.84 and 227.50 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.46 : 1,071.84 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.46/1,071.84 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.46x = 1,071.84 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.46x = 243,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,837.10/714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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